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Former SLPS superintendent files lawsuit over firing
Former St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Millicent Borishade has filed a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated by the district. The suit, filed in St. Louis Circuit Court, names the district, the teachers union and multiple officials as defendants. Borishade, who served as superintendent until October, claims she was fired without cause and in retaliation for raising concerns about misconduct within the district. District leaders have said a leadership change was necessary, and officials say the matter will be resolved through the courts.
St. Louis voters to decide earnings tax renewal April 7
St. Louis voters will decide April 7 whether to renew the city’s 1% earnings tax, a key revenue source that funds core services. The tax, paid by people who live or work in the city, generates about $209 million annually, or roughly one-third of general revenue. State law requires renewal every five years. If rejected, the tax would phase out over a decade, forcing major budget changes.
‘No Kings’ rally, march Saturday in downtown St. Louis
A rally and march tied to a national “No Kings” day of action is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Aloe Plaza in downtown St. Louis. The event begins with a rally at 1 p.m., followed by a march at 1:30 p.m. Organizers say the demonstration will focus on concerns about government power and policies under President Donald Trump. The event is planned as nonviolent, with legal observers expected to be present.
City lifts temporary curfew after weekend enforcement
St. Louis officials have ended a temporary 10 p.m. youth curfew imposed in Downtown and Downtown West, returning to the standard 11 p.m. curfew. The measure followed recent violence concerns and was enforced over the weekend with support from local alderpersons. Police detained 23 juveniles Friday, with none detained Saturday or Sunday. City officials said no youth gun violence was reported during the period and described the effort as successful.
New film sheds light on Annie Malone’s legacy
A documentary on pioneering entrepreneur Annie Malone will premier Thursday at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. “Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story” will screen at 6 p.m. at Lindenwood Theatre. Malone became one of the nation’s first Black female millionaires. She founded Poro College in The Ville and created economic opportunities for Black women. Tickets start at $5. Proceeds support restoration of the Annie Malone Children’s and Family Services building.